Declaimer: I don't own anything. But playing with the characters is just too much fun.

Summary: Clarisse and Rupert enjoy an evening out… with unforeseen consequences.

Chapter Two: Of Love And Care

Rupert took his wife upstairs to their suite. Doctor Crowley waited with Charlotte, Clarisse personal assistant, at the double doors of their suite. Charlotte took notes while Rupert voiced his demands towards security. Clarisse took a seat on her bed while doctor Crowley took care of the wound on her shoulder. When he had finished his examination she pulled on some casual clothes and declined the mild sedative Crowley offered her. Selfishness wasn't something she was very familiar with. But at this moment she just wanted to be alone with her husband. Clarisse was sure she would calm down as soon as she was in his arms.

The doctor checked with Rupert if he was alright or needed something. He assured the concerned king of Clarisse' wellbeing and took his leave. Charlotte excused herself as well to give the royal couple some privacy and quiet after the disturbing events of the evening.

Clarisse tried a reassuring smile and went into the open arms of her husband and king. He cuddled her close and kissed her lovingly. "Are you sure you're alright?" they both asked at the same time and Clarisse laughed, Rupert following soon after. She put her head on his shoulder and breathed his well known scent and felt herself calming down. "I will be in the morning. When security has dealt with everything." She whispered and Rupert nodded. "I know what you mean. I thought I would lose you. Hell, I thought you would die in my arms." He responded quietly and Clarisse could feel the slight trembling of his body. He always wanted to be so strong for everyone. Only Clarisse ever got to see his fear. Especially when he was worried about her.

She put her arms around his neck and looked him in his eyes. "As I said before. I'm alright. I wouldn't even have noticed the graze hadn't you said it was there. I was too worried about you." With these words she got on her tiptoes and kissed him long and passionately. They stood a long time just in the middle of their suite and exchanged sweet slow kisses. They both felt very relieved to be home and out of danger, knowing how easily you could lose the one you love forever. As the adrenaline slowly wore off they just held each other close and relished in the peace of the moment.

It was late into the night when they went to bed. They gently helped each other out off their clothes. Clarisse went into the bathroom to wash her face, relieving herself off the fear which had held her captive for the last hours. When she got back to bed Rupert was just getting into his pajama. She went over to him encircling his waist with her arms. When he felt her arms around his mid he haltered in his attempt to dress for the night. He let his pajama top fall to the ground and slowly turned in her embrace. Rupert was surprised to see his wife still in her underwear instead of her night gown. That only could mean two things. Either she couldn't concentrate on her evening routine because of the attack or she wanted something they wouldn't need any clothes for.

One single look into her darkened amazingly blue eyes and he knew all he needed to know. He cupped her beautiful face in his hands and tried to ascertain if she really meant what her eyes were telling him. Recognizing his gaze Clarisse smiled and gave a small nod to reassure him of her agenda. Returning her smile he took her hand in his and led her over to their bed. They reclined in the middle of the grand bed and kissed each other sensually. Mouths' and hands learning each other's body anew. Soft moans and whispers telling from the love and passion they held for each other. Clarisse loved her husband for his ability to know what she needed and seeks during their love making. His mouth and hands always seeking out the right places to touch, to kiss. It amazed her how easily he could give her pleasure.

During their first years of marriage Clarisse had been too shy to try new things or be more dominant. Rupert had been her first lover so she only knew what he showed her. It hadn't been lack of trust. She trusted him from the beginning as he was a very gentle husband and lover. But she just wasn't comfortable even when he encouraged her. He always told her that he wanted them to be equal, not just as king and queen but as lovers as well. Over the years she had left her insecurity behind and now felt more than comfortable in their love making. Something Rupert very much benefitted from.

Tbc

I know it's a bit short.

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